Peach Juice

Both the peach and its hairless relative, the nectarine, are rich in carotenes and flavonoids, which include lutein and lycopene.

If you find a perfectly ripe peach irresistible to pass up, you’re not alone; according the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans eat an average of ten pounds of peaches per person a year, and half of that is fresh fruit. That’s good news, considering we’re now discovering that below that soft skin there’s some tough cancer-fighting properties.

Native to China, the peach was introduced to the Middle East around 200 B.C., then was spread by the Romans across Europe, and finally brought to the North American shores by the Spanish.

The Healing Powers and Health Benefits of Peach Juice

Antioxidant

Anti-tumor

Protects From Heart Disease

Protects From Macular Degeneration

Reduces Risk of Cancer

Peach Juice Nutrition

Peaches are an excellent source of vitamin C, and also a good source of potassium, niacin, vitamin A, and fiber when eaten.

Nutrition Facts

Peach Juice is an excellent source of:

Vitamin C

Lutein

Lycopene

Peach Juice is a good source of:

Potassium

Fibre (when eaten)

Niacin

Vitamin A (beta-carotene)

Phytochemicals & Antioxidants in Peach Juice

Both the peach and its hairless relative, the nectarine, have almost the same nutritional content. Both are rich in carotenes and flavonoids, which include lutein and lycopene. Both of these powerful phytochemicals are effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease and macular degeneration. Tests done by Byrne and Luis Cisneros-Zevallos are showing promise that peaches have some antimicrobial activity, excellent antioxidant activity, and the ability to inhibit tumor growth.

Make the Ultimate Peach Juice

Preparing for Juicing

If freestone, cut in half and twist away flesh. If clingstone, you will have to cut flesh away from the stone. Juice skin and all, minus the pit.

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Freestone peaches are the fastest and easiest to juice. Like the name suggests, the flesh of the peach comes away easily from the pit. Simply cut a circle around the peach down to the pit, then you can twist off one side cleanly. The pit can then be pulled away from the other side. The result is two perfect peach halves minus the pit, and into the juicer it goes.

Picking Perfect Produce

Pick hard peaches free of bruising and mold. What may be too hard for eating will be perfect for juicing. Peaches and nectarines that are over-ripe will produce more of a puree then juice.

Storing Your Produce

After ripening, peaches and nectarines can be stored in the fridge for three to four days.

Taste Combos

Like plums, peach and nectarine juice can be a little thick for some people’s liking. This can be remedied by mixing with water or even better, apple juice.

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